Exemption Regarding P&I Confirmation Letter Requested While Passing Through Strait

Based on the letter published by the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, General Directorate of Maritime Affairs on November 16, 2022; Article 13 of Turkish Straits Maritime Traffic Order Regulation Implementation Directive states that all vessels carrying hazardous cargo passing through the straits, vessels of 300 GT and above, and towing vessels will have a valid P&I policy.

As it is known, vessels carrying crude oil that will pass through the Turkish Straits loaded with cargo will also pass through the Turkish Straits loaded with cargo, the practice of receiving a letter from the P&I insurance companies of the vessels carrying petroleum products included in Annex-1 of The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) stating that the P&I insurance will be valid and comprehensive for the vessel, voyage, and cargo in question was initiated.